Immerse your senses in our STEAM Art, Music and Machines camp. Tinker with musical Rube Goldberg machines, use power tools to create works of art, create a painting using everyday machines (e.g. bicycle), invent new ways to utilize simple machines in artistic expression and learn about contemporary artists who are discovering new and exciting ways […]

Immerse your senses in our STEAM Art, Music and Machines camp. Tinker with musical Rube Goldberg machines, use power tools to create works of art, create a painting using everyday machines (e.g. bicycle), invent new ways to utilize simple machines in artistic expression and learn about contemporary artists who are discovering new and exciting ways […]

How do ships float, and how do they sink? In honor of National Titanic Remembrance Day, we’ll explore the science of buoyancy and displacement, and you’ll test your own ships to see what sinks or swims! Program runs at 11:00 and 2:00. No need to preregister. Program included with membership and admission.

Come make your own balloon using recycled foil table clothes, plastics and clear tape. We will explore the use of patterns and turning 2D shapes into 3D shapes. You can use a pattern or design your own. Also on view are select SUNY Potsdam student inflatable sculptures. No need to preregister. Program included with membership […]

In honor of Earth Day, we’ll watch the effects of burning fuel in real time, and learn about carbon footprints by making our own! Program runs at 11:00 and 2:00. No need to preregister. Program included with membership and admission.

Create your own tiny fairy house using natural objects. Collect some nature on your way to the museum to incorporate into your unique fairy home. Celebrate spring and place your fairy house outside for a fairy to live in. Program runs at 11:00 and 2:00. No need to preregister. Program included with membership and admission. […]

What kinds of solar systems exist in the universe? Gas giants, balls of lava, water worlds, ringed moons, diamond asteroids - if you can imagine it, let’s make it! No need to preregister. Program included with membership and admission.

I scream, you scream for ice cream colored paintings! Mix up some DIY Puffy Paint, add your color (flavor) and use cardboard for your cone! These will dry and remain puffy. They look like real ice cream, but don't lick it! Program runs at 11:00 and 2:00 No need to preregister. Program included with membership […]

Celebrate springtime at the Children's Museum for May Day! NCCM theatre educator Rachael Clements will create a short play about the holiday with visitors.  Special Guest Sasha Kocho-Williams will teach families a maypole dance accompanied by traditional folk music.  Visitors are encouraged to come in fantasy, flowery costumes! No need to preregister.  Programs are included […]

To celebrate a belated Museum Lover's Day, join us and the DEC as we prepare some Red Oak seedlings for guests to take home and plant - with love! No need to preregister. Program included with membership and admission.